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WellDone for getting down to 15mgs. Yes,what you mention above along with many more nasty things can occur when trying to come off citalopram. They advise to go slow, slow, slow. you may just need to add in another 5. How do you manage to half a 10mg tablet? Why not try taking 20mgs daily for a week, cutting down to 15mgs by one day/night each week. You could also ask the GP for a one off script for a sleep aid such as Phenergan, zopiclone or temazepam. Again, use sparingly on a PRN (per required need) basis while your body adjusts to coming off citalopram. You are bound to feel irritable & a bit aggressive with a poor sleep pattern & the GP should help accordingly. Good Luck x

The vertigo is extremely common when coming off Celexa or with just decreasing the dose. I went through that for a few weeks. I got irritable which I think can also turn into aggression. I think that all bets are off when you decrease this med... just know that it will not last forever!!

You are welcome. I know the process can be difficult... but you will make it through!!! Best thing I have been doing is keeping in constant contact with the people who support me. We need one another!!

I think symptoms youre describing are pretty normal. Ive just gone into my fourth week of no meds. Started 18months ago on 10mg then after 2months up to 20mg and back down to 10mg after a 12month.

i personally didnt feel any different on 20mg than i did on 10mg and had gained over a stone in weight so i dropped back down.... I was originally perscribed them for cronic anxiety and panic attacks.... A month ago i forgot to pick up repeat perscription and as it fell on a bank holiday it was over a week before i picked it up. so i thought id give it a go cold turkey.. (not really recommended)... I have had side effects but so far theyve been managable but i think irritability is normal. Ive had days where everything is pissing me off lol.. I take a lot of suppliments fish oil B vits Zinc.. To name a few. Im also a big fan of breathing exercises for anxiety...

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